FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS

• WARM AND HUMID CHRISTMAS EVENING: Temperatures will rise to the high 80s this afternoon

• STORM TONIGHT: A line of storms primarily along and east of I-35 between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m

• QUIET CHRISTMAS DAY: Any rain will clear the area before sunrise, temperatures around 70°

Christmas Eve (daytime)

Good morning! Clouds have rolled in as moisture builds ahead of a storm system. After a cloudy start, we should see some sun this afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be above 70°. Rain is generally not forecast until late this evening and tonight.

TONIGHT

A weak front will be enough to trigger a broken line of storms this evening and tonight. The threat of storms exists along and east of I-35 between 8:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. San Antonio is on the western edge of this threat but needs to be alert for storm activity. The main problem is gusty winds, and hail cannot be ruled out in the stronger storms. These storms push toward the coast and exit the area after midnight.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Behind the weak front it will be slightly cooler and less humid on Christmas Day. The cloud cover may also last for a while and keep temperatures a little low. Expect a high of around 70° and dry conditions.

NEXT CHANCE OF RAIN

There will be a brief window of rain showers or a possible storm on Thursday. However, the chance of rain on Thursday has decreased slightly. The best chance of seeing rain would be early in the day when it clears in the afternoon.

Warm through New Year’s Eve

The forecast continues to show an above-average trend in terms of temperatures until the end of the year. No rain is forecast beyond Thursday.

I wish you a nice day and a Merry Christmas!